What is hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are painful, swollen veins in the lower portion of the rectum or anus. They can be inside the anus (internal), under the skin around the anus (external), or protruding from inside to outside of the anus.
How do members experience hemorrhoids?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hemorrhoids*
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Constant tiredness
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for hemorrhoids*
Who has hemorrhoids on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 33 | |
| 30s | 91 | |
| 40s | 134 | |
| 50s | 122 | |
| 60s | 127 | |
| 70+ | 77 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 227 | |
| Female | 332 |